Position Summary

Beginning Step is a Behavioral Health Treatment Facility located in Westland, MI, specializing in substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our Step Center is a place for professional growth, teamwork, a welcoming culture, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Our team is looking for a full-time Clinical Counselor who is passionate about people and believes every individual deserves the best quality mental health care. The job opening is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm.

Our work environment includes:

· Supportive office setting

· Growth opportunities

· Business casual work attire

· On-the job training

· Safe work environment

· Company perks

· Ongoing staff activities such as contests, potlucks, celebrations, and treats.

· Flexible and/or remote working hours

· High staff retention rate

· Open door policy of all agency directors.

* Willing to train self-motivated, reliable individuals seeking to change field of study

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Promote a welcoming positive customer service culture for clients, staff, and other stakeholders.

2. Maintain a balanced caseload with an emphasis on the development of environmental and psychosocial needs of early recovery clients.

3. Maintain a clinical caseload of a minimum of 20 billable hours weekly.

4. Complete intakes and assessments utilizing the ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.

5. Ensure all provided services have preapproved insurance authorizations and meet necessary timelines.

6. Counsel individuals regarding psychological or emotional problems related to substance abuse and/or mental health.

7. Provide group facilitation, both didactic and process groups.

8. Provide individual substance abuse counseling utilizing evidence based therapeutic interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and CBT.

9. Develop and implement therapeutic treatment and aftercare plans using a client-centered approach.

10. Serve as primary therapist throughout changes in levels of care whenever possible.

11. Maintain client records within the EMR including notes, clinical treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, transfer summaries, ASAMs, discharge summaries, etc.

12. Complete all essential paperwork in a timely manner.

13. Coordinate with client and referral sources for discharge planning.

14. Coordinate with case managers and peer mentors for additional supportive services.

15. Accept increasing responsibilities for professional development of analytical, psycho-social diagnostic skills, and resourcefulness.

16. Interprets agency policies and procedures to assigned clients.

17. Monitors urine specimen activities required for substance abuse analysis.

18. Maintain coordination of care when needed between client and external agencies.

19. May be assigned to serve on in-house committees.

20. Attend weekly clinical case conference and supervision meetings.

21. Maintain confidentiality pertaining to clients and client records that meet 42 CFR and HIPAA regulations.

22. Acquire and maintain all CEU, Adult CPR/First Aid, supplemental training, etc. as required by DWIHN and CARF.

23. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university with appropriate license of LMSW or LLMSW (Required)

CADC/CAADC credentials (Preferred)

Experience working with dual diagnosed clients (Preferred)

Knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous (Preferred)

Experience facilitating didactic and process groups (Preferred)

Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Required)

Comfortable working with electronic health records (Required)

Strong verbal and writing skills (Required)

Adult CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days of hire (Required)

Passing score of MAFE/FOADP exam within 6 months of hire (Required)

Valid driver's license (Required)

Meet Federal, State, and local criminal clearance requirements (Required)

EOE

COVID-19 considerations:

Staff must wear masks and provide a daily Covid-19 report to work on the premises.

Benefits

BCN health insurance with employee weekly contribution

Dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) after 1st year

Life insurance after 1st year

Retirement plan with match after 1st year

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free clinical supervision for state licensing and state certifications

Fee reimbursement with passing score of MAFE exam

Over 50 hours of paid onboarding CEU training

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience and education

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LLMSW or LMSW (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LLMSW, LMSW, or LPC (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westland, MI 48186

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